Global Scans · Crime · Weekly Summary

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WHAT'S NEXT?: Crime is morphing away from traditional methods to more sophisticated technological approaches. A decline of traditional hierarchical criminal groups and networks will be accompanied by the expansion of a virtual criminal underground made up of individual criminal entrepreneurs. At the same time, forward-looking agencies are equipping themselves with smart technologies to outfox the criminals. Keep up to date with crime changes below.

• [New] The role of police in the Pacific will become increasingly important amid rising global tensions. PMN | Pacific Media Network
• [New] A temporary International Stabilization Force will train and provide support to vetted Palestinian police forces in Gaza in consultation with Egypt and Jordan. The Washington Institute
• [New] Drones will be used to help police officers responding to emergencies in a trial in London. SKY
• Ongoing support for people and AI working together, with matched world rules, will matter for making police work more effective, fair, and reliable over time. The Watchtower
• According to Versaterm's 2025 Public Safety Trends Survey, 61% of police leaders expect their drone budgets to increase over 2026, with top priorities including search and rescue missions, large event security and drone-as-first-responder programs. Voyageur Group
• Two of the most prominent initiatives have emerged in the Netherlands and the United Kingdom, where police forces are testing data-driven models designed to anticipate crime before it occurs. Euro Prospects

Last updated: 01 November 2025